Govt plans to amend syariah court legislation to require adult children to support infirm parents

Published on 25 Nov 2025 5:17:07 PM

The government will table comprehensive amendments to Islamic family and syariah laws in March 2026 to mandate financial support for infirm parents, as Malaysia approaches aged-nation status by 2030.

Minister in the Prime Minister’s Department (Religious Affairs) Datuk Dr Mohd Na’im Mokhtar told the Dewan Rakyat on Tuesday (Nov 25) that while the draft is being finalised, ongoing advocacy programmes will continue to promote filial responsibility.

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